Holding steady.
Popularity of Lanitra since 1971
Babies named Lanitra per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 101 |
| 1980s | 69 |
| 1990s | 26 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Lanitra first appeared in U.S. Social Security records in 1971 and reached its peak year of usage in 1976, though it has never ranked among the top 1,000 names. Its exact meaning is uncertain; it may be a modern coinage or possibly inspired by the Malagasy word for 'sky'. The name has seen very low and stable usage since the 1970s, with no recorded usage in any top states. Given its rarity, Lanitra offers a distinctive choice for parents seeking a name that feels both melodic and uncommon.
Lanitra first appeared in U.S. records in 1971, reaching a peak of usage in 1976. Its formation is unclear; it may have been coined as a variant of names like Lanita or Lanette, or derived from the Malagasy word for 'sky'. No definitive etymology has been established.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lani, Nita, Lan
Sibling names for Lanitra
Names that share Lanitra's style, for a brother or sister.
